Nearly 75 cats seized after mobile home's roof collapses in Pinson

A deputy called to the mobile home found about 30 cats outside while the owner said 40 more were still inside the partly collapsed structure.

PINSON, Alabama -- Authorities responding to a collapsed roof in a mobile home at Pinson over the weekend found 75 cats living in the home.

Jefferson County sheriff's deputies responded to the call in the 9300 block of Old Tennessee Pike Road about 2:45 p.m. Saturday. The homeowner called to report her roof fell in, and her cats were still inside.

When the deputy arrived, he saw at least 30 cats in the yard, and more than 40 in the trailer. The homeowner asked if the deputy could help her find shelter for the cats.

Birmingham Jefferson Animal Control responded and took custody of the cats, Christian said. The owner gave them up willingly.

Christian said since the woman initiated the call and willingly gave up the animals, he doesn't foresee charges. That could change if the an evaluation of the animals reveals neglect or abuse.

I'll never understand someone hoarding animals this way. I hear they believe they are doing it out of love but it's a road that always seems to have a bad ending.